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Polheim

Home at the Pole

credit: Mike Dawson

Polheim

Polheim tells the story of three young explorers given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; to ski across Antarctica to the South Pole, in celebration of 150 years since the birth of Roald Amundsen, the first person to reach the bottom of the world. Not only did these explorers have the physical challenge of ‘man-hauling’ sleds nearly 1000km in extreme weather conditions, they also faced internal battles – 50 days of isolation in the most remote environment on the planet, with team members who were essentially strangers.

After the world premiere at the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) on 26 February 2024, the film went on to win the Spirit of Adventure Award at the 2024 New Zealand Mountain Film Festival.

Polheim’is a feature length documentary stunningly shot by Inspiring Explorer Mike Dawson and Directed by Simon Waterhouse and Liddy Whiteman, with thanks to Expedition Photographic Partner Canon

The Trust thanks our Inspiring Explorers™ Fund donors, Antarctic Explorer members, as well as Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ South Pole partner Ousland Explorers, Clothing Partner Norrøna, and Photographic Partner Canon New Zealand. We are also grateful for the support of Roald Amundsen’s House Uranienborg Brynje of Norway, Fjellpulken, Helsport, Åsnes, and Track Me New Zealand.

Give today and inspire the next generation of explorers!

This incredible expedition and creation of the film Polheim is part of the Trust’s Inspiring Explorers programme. If you would like to help inspire even more young people, you can give today to the Inspiring Explorers Fund. From the classroom to polar-inspired expeditions, you could give young people the chance to grow an explorer mindset and dream of a different future.  With your support, they will be better equipped to embrace the unknown, face uncertainty and make a positive contribution to our changing world. Click here to give today.

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